…Needs to Change According to Folio, stabilizing California’s freight and agriculture sectors requires serious reform: Lower fuel prices Insurance reform Road and infrastructure improvements Regulatory relief from environmental burdens If…
Almond Board of California Finalizes 2025 Board Elections, Sets Path for Industry Growth
…on economic resilience, regulatory compliance, and industry innovation, the newly elected leadership is well-positioned to steer California’s almond growers toward continued success. The Almond Board plays a pivotal role in…
Steve Hilton Talks Turning California Around in Ag-Focused Interview
…through regulatory reform and bold leadership—especially for agriculture and energy. I asked Hilton if meaningful change is realistic in a state facing so many challenges. His answer: Absolutely. Focused, Actionable…
Can California Be Great Again? Steve Hilton Says “100%”
…change is not only possible—it’s well within reach. According to Hilton, many of California’s most pressing challenges can be addressed through executive action and regulatory changes. He emphasized that more…
Nick Anderson on Resilience in California Agriculture: “Being Uncomfortable Just Makes You Better”
…While regions like Orange County have lost farmland to housing developments, agriculture remains a persistent and powerful force. But it’s not without its challenges—rising regulatory pressure, environmental restrictions, and increasing…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
…is unreliable. And the regulatory environment just keeps getting tougher.” 💧 The Water Crisis That Won’t Quit Woolf doesn’t mince words about California’s water policy. “We’ve been fighting this battle…
California Ag Under Pressure: Innovation, Legacy, and the Voice of Nick Anderson
…The pressure to increase efficiency while battling regulatory, environmental, and economic challenges is immense. “You can’t farm like Grandpa did,” says Anderson. “Soil varies, climate varies, and political challenges add…
California’s Ag Challenges: Nick Anderson Talks Cost and Compliance
…other states. California’s Ag Challenges: Nick Anderson Talks Cost and Compliance Anderson highlights that while Helena shares best practices nationwide, California’s regulatory landscape consistently stands apart. “You’ve got to do…
California Agriculture Faces Freight and Cost Pressures, Warns WGA President
…competitive, California agriculture must reckon with these regulatory and economic hurdles. “If we want to maintain our position,” Puglia concluded, “we need to get serious.” Nick Papagni reporting for AgNet…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-28-25
…trucking companies. He notes that insurance costs and regulatory burdens exacerbate these issues. The conversation also touches on the impact of these challenges on various agricultural commodities, such as almonds,…
Drought Causes Significant Challenges to California Farmers
…allocation becomes increasingly strained, farmers face growing uncertainty about their ability to irrigate crops and maintain productivity. Beyond infrastructure, regulatory hurdles present additional obstacles. Puglia argues that certain environmental regulations,…
Candidate Hilton: Changes that Could Be Made in California Agriculture
…so passionate about. Our energy industry further south in the Central Valley around Bakersfield and Kern County and so on. Regulatory changes, right. Kicking out the ideologues in agencies, like…
Steve Hilton Pledges to Restore California Agriculture and Fight Regulatory Extremism
…Hilton Pledges to Restore California Agriculture and Fight Regulatory Extremism A Candidate’s Bold Vision for California Hilton emphasized that California’s challenges—from agriculture to freight to housing—are solvable, and he believes…
From Exports to Excess: How Tariffs Are Crushing the Hay Market
…at a loss: Freight rates are at 10-year lows Fuel, maintenance, and regulatory costs are at all-time highs Some ag-based haulers are registering out-of-state just to survive “There’s no dollar…























